A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!The opportunityDue to internal promotion, we have two exciting new opportunities available. Our Parks team is looking for passionate Team Leaders who are driven to grow and achieve new goals, both individually and as a team. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality work.You will be responsible for leading and inspiring our Parks Team in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality parks maintenance services. We seek candidates with advanced Turf Management and Irrigation skills, as well as expertise in other horticultural areas such as landscape gardening, tree, and playground maintenance.The Parks Team comprises enthusiastic professionals who love all things horticulture. They thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and find satisfaction in their work's end results.These are permanent, full-time positions – 38 hours over 4 days (Tuesday – Friday), giving you a long weekend every week!Base Salary Range: $70,419 - $82,774 pa, based on 38 hours/week, plus 11.5% superannuation, $908 Adverse Conditions Allowance, and $2,312 retention allowance.Work locations include:PSC846 – Parks Team Leader – Raymond Terrace DepotPSC848 – Parks Team Leader – Nelson Bay DepotKey responsibilities include:Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure high performance aligned with Council values.Planning, organizing, and deploying operational resources and service schedules, managing contractors, and offering technical advice on project delivery.Managing deployment of resources including plant, labor, and materials in consultation with the Parks Supervisor.We’re looking for candidates who:Hold a Trade Certificate in Horticulture.Can provide specialist advice and apply technical knowledge to maintain recreation facilities, including irrigation, trees, playgrounds, surfaces, garden beds, landscaped areas, and foreshores.Have experience in delivering maintenance programs and capital works projects for recreational facilities such as parks, sports grounds, roadsides, and foreshores.Proven ability to operate, maintain, and coach team members in the safe use of horticultural machinery, including specialized equipment.Benefits of working at PSC include:Work/life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and leave in lieu.Long service leave after just over 5 years.Paid Parental Leave to spend quality time with your family.Confidential support services, including mental health support, via our employee assistance program.Award-winning health and wellbeing programs, gym access, and discounted health insurance.And much more…About you:Tell us why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.Specify your preferred location: Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay, or both.How to apply:Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 18 May 2025.Contact Parks Supervisors Brad Priestley at 0418 114 963 or Dave Roberts at 0409 713 744 for more information.Visit our Careers page for application guidance and to learn what we look for.Upload your resume and respond to questions based on the position criteria and our values.We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, committed to responding to all applicants.We support veterans through the Veterans Employment Program.Port Stephens Council is a child-safe organization and respects the traditional Custodians, the Worimi people, fostering mutual respect and stewardship of our land and waterways.
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